CHANCES - Battle of Heart: Online
Chapters 11. Problem Solved?

...『️ Readers are expected to be wise because this is only fiction not a real event ️ 』...

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My request got a surprised look and an open mouth.

Why are they putting on such faces? Freeing all slaves is easy..

Aren't you ?

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"That's very unlikely."

Raven stopped hugging my arm, walked back to the front of the table and lifted a pack of gold pieces before throwing and dropping the pieces of gold onto the ground. I smiled and walked up to him and sat in his chair.

"I know that," I replied briefly and he nodded, "Of course, no matter how many gold pieces you will give to the slave sellers or one by one your King gives these money. No use, captives and slaves who come from poor families or who have been sold will remain."

Hearing Raven's words, Nina turned her gaze the other way while tightly grasping her scarred arm. I let out a long sigh, what Raven said was true. It is too naive to rely on the money the system gives, what happens if they keep begging and eventually another new slave...

Then...

"I know this is a little more absurd and will be troublesome..How about we hire all the slave sellers?"

"meaning?" Raven raised next to her eyebrows. I paused for a moment before continuing, "Just like I did to you, we make donations to every slave seller so that when they capture and lock the slaves, at least they can take good care of them...of course with supervision from our side.so when the slave was bought..I want to give a kind of talisman so that the slave buyer can not behave arbitrarily to the slave? There are a lot of holes in this plan.."

"Like, what if the slave sellers were lying or there would be a rebellion and such.." I continued grimly.

Raven finally asked, "Indeed why do you want to save the slaves who have nothing to do with you?"

I was only silent but my gaze was directed at Nina who was about to open her mouth but she closed it again. Raven who seemed to understand instantly smirked, "Ohoo, is that it? I feel a little envious of this servant..."

I shook my head, "It's not just for her.maybe.I hope to gather a lot of individual individuals who have the potential to develop into stronger.." My remark left Raven flabbergasted. "Don't tell me you're gonna build your own army starting with my members?" tanyakanya.

I nodded my head slowly, "Maybe this sounds absurd.but behind this it all seems like there is one party who wants to destroy all the Kingdoms in Cyrus...that side has something to do with your curse, Raven."

Raven fell silent and she glanced at the two of her men who were shocked as well as Nina. Only Night looked confused, it seemed like he did not understand.

"We need to talk.." Raven finally opened her mouth. I nodded my head and turned to Nina and Night. Night nodded his head and went to continue the task while Nina approached me but her eyes continued to be directed at Raven who was looking back at her.

"Sir...do you really have to talk to this 'girl'?", asked Nina while showing her threatening face to Raven, I stood up from my chair and walked up to her, because my body is Akai at the moment, I am taller than her (Finally!).

Nina looked at me and I took her hand and held her tightly, "We just talked, it won't be long. Just relax and wait for me outside, okay?"

Nina's face turned red for a moment as she clasped my hand tightly back. Then he let out a long sigh before nodding his head slowly. Smiling at me and staring intently at Raven, she finally walked out of the room and closed the door. Raven who noticed that immediately smiled at me, "So, you've already" before she continued her words by raising her palm to show some disrespectful code, I patted the back of her head.

"Ouch !" his moans.

"Stop talking the no-no. Quickly tell me how you got that strange curse." I replied while sitting on the table next to him.

Raven took a long breath, then let out a very slow one. Holding back his cry, he stared at the golden piece on the ground and played it with the end of his shoe, "It seems you already know I'm not human," he glanced at me who snorted and nodded.

"Yes" I answered briefly.

He grinned as he muttered as I expected before continuing, "You should know that races like me who mix are actually a taboo subject. For both humans and other races, there was once a great war in which the devil would destroy Cyrus. It was during the war that my parents met because they were both adventurers. When the Hero of the Spade Kingdom managed to kill the Demon Queen, all the Demon troops instantly disappeared, other than the monsters living in the dungeon who somehow did not disappear." I thought it was possible for Hero to raise his level while adventuring into the dungeon.

"At that time, my mother who was an Elf was in my custody while she was sick...many said it was Dark Magic but my father denied it because he knew the Dark Magician or the Dark Witch was not one who would use their powers to kill innocent people..."

Raven sighed again, and now her voice began to grow louder, "When my mother gave birth to me, she died. I was born with that curse from birth. Dad had to move around so I wouldn't kill people while I slept. At that time, all I remember is that I attacked someone in a dream and when I woke up.Blood was everywhere, in my shirt"

He looked at me, "last I finally killed my own father with my hands."

I just kept looking at him, because I didn't open my mouth and he continued, "After that, I continued in my father's footsteps, go to and fro and by the time I find some bandits who will attack me, they end up being my subordinates and I create this Gang so that when I feel I have to kill," he said to a halt.

"When you have to kill the Gang members have already prepared the murdered victim from your job as a hit man?"

He nodded and began to tidy up the gold piece he had thrown on the ground, I followed him and helped him. He smiled without looking at me and continued to take one-by-one pieces of gold before putting them in the bag.

"I don't know how a catastrophe like yours ended up helping me but I owe you so much, thank you," she looked up and smiled at me before returning to pick up the gold piece from under the table.

"Oh, I think your troublesome plan, which used money to convince the slave sellers to treat their slaves well, I can try, but it will go a long time...you gonna be okay about that?" he asked as we finished cleaning all the pieces of gold. I nodded, "That's no problem."

...「Why don't you just use GG GOD MODE to eliminate the use of slaves in this world?」...

I suddenly let out a loud laugh and Raven looked at me pushyly, "You're suddenly laughing alone again, what exactly are you crazy about?"

I just shook my head and took a deep breath. Then, what system would happen if the use of slaves disappeared in this world? Does it close the possibility that the person who would enslave others appears again?

...「Not really, if it comes up again chances are Host needs to do the same using GG GOD MODE」...

Means it just ends the same, after all I don't want to rely too much on GG GOD MODE except to heal and help others, what GG GOD MODE can be used to resurrect a dead person ?

...「Cannot」...

Hm, I expected.

"Hey, Akai?! The kid? Why are you daydreaming now?" Raven patted me on the shoulder so hard that my daydream ran out. I nodded my head, "I'm sorry. Then about the slave I leave it to you.and follow Night's orders later after he completes his task because the members will be combined with your Gang members."

Raven was silent for a while after nodding and asking, "Tonight I have to meet Josh Blackspade at a bar in the city. How'this? I can't carry your head so he'll be mad..."

I grinned, "Then let me go with you as Akai.I have a plan."

Raven tilted her head with a question mark that appeared above her head.

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After leaving the Red Gang headquarters, Nina and I went to the store to buy painting supplies before returning to the castle. Inside the castle, I got some shocking news from the King and from my other family waiting for me in the throne room.

"The Spade Kingdom asks us to stop the war and reopen the border road and trade route between the Spade Kingdom and the Heart Kingdom?" I repeated Myles' words. My brother nodded and looked at Father.

"Then will the War Training Special School be canceled, Father?"

What school was that ?

My father, King Grim shook his head. "This is an obligation for all citizens of Heart Kingdom not to mention you Myles. Because this tradition has been going on for a very long time before the father was born so removing it would be very difficult. Think of this training as a provision later when entering Unity Academy."

"Yaaah," before Myles would complain even further. The sight of the Queen of Milan made her speechless. King Grim asked me, "Then Kyle, then, I hope you know that even though the war with the Spade Kingdom is over I hope that you keep your attitude with the Spade Kingdom in order to avoid another reason for them to fight against us all."

I nodded my head slowly, in my heart saying "Well, this is all my fault ?!"

...「It's all your fault, Host. Do not use GG GOD MODE to eliminate all wars that will occur or eliminate the demon」 army...

When King Grim disbanded us all, I walked with Nina. I answered System in my heart. We communicate from heart to heart.

Why do you want me so badly to use that terrifying power? Even though God's Blessing allowed me to use some of her power to control this world, I still couldn't believe 200% that this power didn't cause a butterfly effect on me.

...「God's Blessing is a gift for you who have suffered in your old life」...

Then, what about the other people whose lives suffered more and were horrible than mine?! I am not the only one betrayed!

...「Only you get a second chance like this?」...

Huh ?

...「I've met a lot of hosts. They all end up controlling the entire world according to their desires and end up destroying themselves by their greed. They always forget that this power does not give them eternal life」...

.........

...「Therefore, I...」...

You...what ?

...「Not important. You better enjoy what you give to」...

No, I'll only use that power when it's really crucial and I'm really pinched.

...「Up to you」...

After that, System said nothing and I chose to shut up and enjoy my dinner while hearing Myles' chatter about her sword practice.

Then, our chatter turned to the matter of the Spade Kingdom, "I really can't believe it! I thought our Kingdom would still be at war with the Spade Kingdom despite rumors that the Demon Queen was reborn!" exclaimed Myles with enthusiasm until some of his saliva flew here and there. Sebastian who was behind her immediately cleared his throat and Myles looked very embarrassed by his actions.

After apologizing to me and Nina who was also behind me, he continued, "You know Kyle, if one of the servant children from our castle is there who has the talent of fortune telling magic? Although a little vague, he told me and the other children that the war against demons will happen when we are already inside Unity Academy! Do you believe that?!" Myles asked me which I replied calmly, "Pregnancy huh? Although not entirely true but I think it can happen. Nina, do you believe in divination?"

Nina shook her head, "Although the prophecy will be the truth or not. I don't really believe in that kind of thing" he replied briefly. Myles nodded his head and asked Sebastian.

"Regardless of whether or not a prophecy is true, I think it can help us to continue to do our best every day so as not to regret it in the future" a wise answer from Sebastian. I'm not surprised he's called Sebastian the Chief Maid.

After which, Myles smiled and nodded his head before continuing his conversation. In the end, I asked him a question I was thinking about.

"Sister, sister had a chance to talk about any school... What school is that, brother? Unity Academy?" I asked doubtfully.

Myles' normally happy face became a little grim, then he lethargicly replied, "Tomorrow Kyle I tell you? Today I want to go to bed early.." Myles finished his meal and left. I asked Sebastian and Nina if I was wrong to say something and the answer from the two of them was,

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Later that night, unbeknownst to Nina, I disguised myself as Akai and went to meet Raven who was waiting for me in front of a bar that looked secluded.

"Even to find out if you're dead or not, Josh Blackspade deliberately went to Heart City to meet me. I hope that whatever your plan will not cause any major problems, I actually do not want to dirty my hands with his blood" whispered Raven with a frown on his forehead. After that he looked at me from the top down before smiling, "We should finish our business with Josh sooner so I can date you, '" he continued, stroking my arm.

I grinned and immediately clasped his hand to the surprise, "Patience, I'll make sure your time comes, okay?" seeing me back teasing her, she finally shook her head while smiling with a reddened face.

...〈 +35 Flavor Like Raven 〉...

...〈 +34 Raven Trust 〉...

...Does this notification still exist ?

We entered the bar which was quiet and there was only a man sitting while holding a bottle. He turned his head towards us and his forehead frowned instantly. Raven tried to smile and walked up to her, I followed her from behind.

When we were nearby, there was a smell of alcohol coming from his body. He resentfully said, "Red Eye? I don't see the Prince's head in your hands..are you going to say if you fail again like any other stupid killer?!"

I'm fast enough to see Raven's fists getting stronger, "Josh, before that. I'd like to introduce you to one of my colleagues named Akai."

I smiled at Josh who seemed to have just noticed my existence, "Akai? Hm, you are wearing expensive looking clothes, are you a noble? What's your family name?" ask her with eyes that try to judge me. I thrust out my hand before saying, "What if.you say your name first you ask such a thing?"

He snorted loudly and took my hand before squeezing it very strongly, "You don't know?! I'm Josh Blackspade"

"OHHHH!!!!" I cut it off with a gasp like I just remembered

...「Status」...

【 Name: Josh Blackspade 】

【 Age: 32 years 】

【 Degree: Dukedom Blackspade's Son 】

【 Original Name: ??? (Unadequate level) 】

【 Level: 30 】

【 Occupation: Vice Mayor Blackspade 】

【 Race: Human 】

【 Power: 51(C) /Potency B 】

【 Health: 50(C) /Potency B 】

【 Agility: 52(C) /Potency B 】

【 Magic: 55(C)/Potency B 】

【 Magical Resistance: 56(C) /Potency B 】

【 Knowledge: 31(D) /Potency B 】

【 Luck: 51(C) /Potency C 】– Special

【 Flavor Like: 0 (Normal) 】

【 Trust: 0 (Normal) 】

【 Talent 2/5 】 ▶

【 Skill 3/5 】 ▶

"OUCH, "Josh's groan was heard as I clasped his palm even harder than him. I didn't let go of her hand after she tried to pull it from me. Furious he glared at me while shouting, "How dare you?! Release my hand!! I'll spare!" the grip of my hand was harder and as I almost crushed the bones of his palm I immediately let go of his grasp making him fall and look towards his reddened and perhaps somewhat 'collapsed' hand'.

He growled and before he could cast his fire magic, I immediately strangled his neck and lifted him up until his face was in front of me.

"Ohok..si...who..ohok..ka.kau?!" he yelled with reddened eyes and his hands tried to let go of my giggles which of course was impossible for him to do.

I grinned widely while whispering, "I told you I'm Akai. You seem pretty drunk? What if I get you back refreshed?"

He widened his eyes and tried to shake his head quickly and his previously extremely red face turned deathly pale,

"No..no...no...hok..forgive me..Pardon me, Mr. Akai...ohok.....sir...pardon....ohok!".pardon!" as my strangulation grew stronger he immediately tried to apologize and rubbed his hands at me.

I immediately threw him back into the chair, even from the end of my eyes, Raven shuddered and watched me palely.

"Ohok ohok ohok !!!" Josh tried to take a strong breath on the sidelines of his cough. I immediately sat down before him which made him slightly curl up from me, "Not to be afraid, I just came here to offer you something.." My words made him frown but he immediately nodded his head, "All righty! A..whatever I will accept! Forgive me. I don't want to die!" she begged me.

"Tell me, what's your business with killing that bastard Prince?" I asked calmly but my hand rested on her shoulder. He shook and tried to answer, though,

"That's.that's.because.because the bastard Prince has humiliated my sister.yes.because he has humiliated my sister in front of so many people.I want to repay him..."

I nodded my head and whispered, "What if the Prince asks me to kill you here right now?" He immediately knelt at my feet, "Please I just do what my sister said! Not me, not me! My sister! My brother who wanted the bastard Prince to die! Yes, just go to my sister!"

Is he mentally ill or is he an asshole? Just said he wanted to protect his brother's dignity and blamed his brother when his life was threatened...

Grumbling in my heart, I finally patted her on the shoulder, "Of course I'm kidding, I said I wanted to offer you something. I heard that the town of Blackspade is in need of donations because a lot of crops have failed?"

He immediately nodded his head and looked at me glitteringly, "Will master donate to my city?!"

I smiled broadly, "Of course! But on one condition." Josh happily stood up and nodded his head.

"What's that condition, sir?"

"Tell your sister to stop bothering the Bastard Prince until she can meet him at Unity Academy."

He was speechless but immediately nodded his head, "Sure! I'll tell my sister! I'll make sure no one bothers the bastard Prince until they meet at Unity Academy!"

I nodded my head in satisfaction before throwing three bags of gold and silver pieces. He immediately widened his eyes with pleasure, "That's your first payment, I will continue to donate every month.if I hear that your city is still in trouble.I'll come to you again."

He turned deathly pale again before nodding his head stiffly, "Ba.well, Mister! Thank you for your generosity, Sir!" He subdues his body 90°.

All right, I've done my business for now.Let me in the future take care of Amy and the others.

After leaving the place, Raven seemed to want to tell me something by performing a koi fish ritual like Sharence but immediately disengaged his intentions before we went to each other's place.

Was I just too scary ?

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The next morning, I went to breakfast with Myles and finally got the answer I asked from last night.

"Look Kyle, the intent of the school was the War Training Special School.Every citizen of the Heart Kingdom was required to attend the school when they turned 9 years old..." myles explained slowly before continuing again, "This school came about because our Kingdom needs to be ready to face the forces of the Spade Kingdom. But since we stopped fighting with the Spade Kingdom I thought this school would also be abolished but it doesn't seem to be..."

"Age of 9 years.. means big brother will soon be??" my question was answered with a lethargic nod.

"That's right, my sister... Ahhh, I don't want to do it because we will be trained to be like soldiers.it will be very scary and boring, '" he said.

Why do I feel like I've heard this? Is this some kind of conscription ?

"... how long do we have to do that, brother?"

Myles thought for a while then replied, "Hmm, for a male-only school for 5 full years while for a female-only school for only 3 years."

"5...5 full years?!" i gasp.

Myles nodded seriously.

.........

Very long...

Should I remove it?

but that means I'm gonna lick my own spit...

All sorts of ideas flashed through my head while grumbling.

5 Years in a boy's school ?

..I have a bad feeling about this.

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SERIATE..